Packers TE Tucker Kraft carted off with knee injury vs Panthers

Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft was carted off the field with a knee injury during the third quarter of Sunday’s Week 9 game against the Carolina Panthers in Green Bay. Kraft, a primary receiving target for quarterback Jordan Love, was helped to the sideline, evaluated in the blue injury tent and then taken directly to the locker room, with the team listing him as questionable to return.

The injury occurred on a run-blocking play when Kraft, lined up to the left, moved to his right behind the line of scrimmage to pick up a defender. Game footage showed Kraft collide with the backside of Packers guard Sean Rhyan, who was engaged with Panthers linebacker Nic Scourton. Kraft fell to the turf and remained down before being assisted to the sideline and ultimately placed on a cart.

Kraft entered the game as Green Bay’s leading receiver, with 30 catches for 469 yards and six touchdowns through eight games. He had two receptions for 20 yards in the first half before the injury. This season’s production has marked a breakout for the 24-year-old, making him one of the most productive receiving tight ends in the league; he ranks among a small group of tight ends with at least 30...